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<!--paging_filter--><p>Check out this interesting live mashup by an eight-piece band called Sister Sparrow &amp; The Dirty Birds.</p>
<p>The band, which is fronted by Arleigh Kincheloe, blended Rage Against the Machine's "Bulls On Parade" with Led Zeppelin's "Rock and Roll" during their June 7 performance at the 2014 Mountain Jam Festival.</p>
<p>Check it out below and tell us what you think!</p>
<p>Here's some more info about the band, pulled directly from their latest press release: </p>
<p>"Kincheloe is backed by the mighty force of the Dirty Birds, seven men who masterfully lay down thundering grooves and soaring melodies. While each of the Birds are capable of lighting up the stage with jaw-dropping displays of musicianship, it’s clear they’re focused on delivering the band’s infectious music as a single entity. </p>
<p>"Simply put, the band’s live show is explosive. They debuted new material as official performers of this year’s SXSW and were well received. Mountain Jam attendees were blown away too as their blend of seductive soul and dirty blues-rock will remind audiences that great live music still exists."</p>
<p>For more information, check them out at <a href="http://www.sistersparrow.com">sistersparrow.com</a>.</p>
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http://www.guitarworld.com/mountain-jam-mashup-rage-against-machines-bulls-parade-and-led-zeppelins-rock-and-roll-video#commentsLed ZeppelinRage Against the MachineSister Sparrow & The Dirty BirdsVideosNewsFri, 20 Jun 2014 14:30:18 +0000Damian Fanellihttp://www.guitarworld.com/article/21621Greatest Guitar Solos of All Time Readers Poll: Round 1 — "Bulls on Parade" (Tom Morello) Vs. "While My Guitar Gently Weeps" (Eric Clapton)http://www.guitarworld.com/greatest-guitar-solos-all-time-readers-poll-round-1-bulls-parade-tom-morello-vs-while-my-guitar-gently-weeps-eric-clapton
<!--paging_filter--><p>A few years ago, the editors of <em>Guitar World</em> magazine compiled what we feel is the ultimate guide to the 100 Greatest Guitar Solos of All Time.</p>
<p>The list, which has been quoted by countless artists, websites and publications around the world, starts with Richie Sambora's work on Bon Jovi's “Wanted Dead or Alive” (Number 100) and builds to a truly epic finish with Jimmy Page's solo on "Stairway to Heaven" (Number 1). </p>
<p>To quote our <a href="http://www.guitarworld.com/100-greatest-guitar-solos-no-1-stairway-heaven-jimmy-page">"Stairway to Heaven" story that ran with the list</a>, "If Jimmy Page is the Steven Spielberg of guitarists, then 'Stairway' is his <em>Close Encounters</em>." </p>
<p>We've kicked off a summer blockbuster of our own — a no-holds-barred six-string shootout. We're pitting <em>Guitar World</em>'s top 64 guitar solos against each other in an NCAA-style, 64-team single-elimination tournament. Every day, we will ask you to cast your vote in a different guitar-solo matchup as dictated by the 64-team-style bracket. </p>
<p>You can vote only once per matchup. The voting for each matchup ends as soon as the next matchup is posted (Basically, that's one poll per day during the first round of elimination, including weekends and holidays). </p>
<p>In some cases, genre will clash against genre; a thrash solo might compete against a Southern rock solo, for instance. But let's get real: They're all guitar solos, played on guitars, by guitarists, most of them in some subset of the umbrella genre of rock. When choosing, it might have to come down to, "Which solo is more original and creative? Which is more iconic? or Which one kicks a larger, more impressive assemblage of asses?"</p>
<p><strong>Today, it's Tom Morello's work on "Bulls on Parade" (23) by Rage Against the Machine against Eric Clapton's one and only guest appearance on a Beatles song, "While My Guitar Gently Weeps" (42). Get busy! You'll find the poll at the bottom of the story.</strong><br />
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<span style="font-size:18px;font-weight:bold;">Yesterday's Results</span></p>
<p><strong>Winner:</strong> "Since I've Been Loving You" (62.72 percent)<br />
<strong>Loser:</strong> "Johnny B. Goode" (37.28 percent)<br />
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<span style="font-size:18px;font-weight:bold;">Round 1, Day 15: "Bulls on Parade" Vs. "While My Guitar Gently Weeps"</span></p>
<p><strong><a href="http://www.guitarworld.com/100_greatest_guitar_solos_23_quotbulls_on_paradequot_tom_morello">23. “Bulls on Parade”</a></strong><br />
<strong>Soloist</strong>: Tom Morello<br />
<strong>Album</strong>: Rage Against the Machine—<em>Evil Empire</em> (Epic, 1996)</p>
<p>“That’s me playing a solo by flicking the toggle switch back and forth,” says Rage Against the Machine’s innovative guitarist Tom Morello. </p>
<p>“The story behind that sound starts with me going over to Ibanez one day. They were making a guitar for a guy in another band, and it had a special feature on it that they wanted me to try out. So I tried it, and it didn’t really seem to do much that was anything different from a normal guitar. </p>
<p>"But I noticed that when you set the toggle between the two pickup settings, there was a really peculiar, high-pitched noise, and you could manipulate the tone of it dramatically when you turned the tone knob. I asked them what the noise was, and they said it was just incidental, that the guitar had an internal pickup and it was picking up this weird noise that they were trying to get rid of. I said, ‘Oh, no, no—come here with that one.’ [laughs] I gave them an idea of what I thought was possible with that noise, and they were kind enough to custom build a guitar for me with that feature in it.”</p>
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<strong><a href="http://www.guitarworld.com/100_greatest_guitar_solos_42_quotwhile_my_guitar_gently_weepsquot_eric_clapton">42. "While My Guitar Gently Weeps”</a></strong><br />
<strong>Soloist</strong>: Eric Clapton<br />
<strong>Album</strong>: The Beatles—<em>The Beatles</em> (Apple, 1968)</p>
<p>“When we actually started recording this, it was just me playing the acoustic guitar and singing it, and nobody was interested,” recalls the song’s author, George Harrison. “Well, Ringo probably was, but John and Paul weren’t. When I went home that night, I was really disappointed because I thought, Well, this is really quite a good song; it’s not as if it’s crap! </p>
<p>"And the next day I happened to drive back into London with Eric [Clapton], and I suddenly said, ‘Why don’t you come play on this track?’ And he said, ‘Oh, I couldn’t do that; the others wouldn’t like it…’ But I finally said, ‘Well, damn, it’s my song, and I’d like you to come down.’ So he did, and everybody was good as gold because he was there. </p>
<p>"I sang it with the acoustic guitar with Paul on piano, and Eric and Ringo. Later, Paul overdubbed bass. Then we listened back to it and Eric said, ‘Ah, there’s a problem, though; it’s not Beatlesy enough.’ So we put the song through the ADT [automatic double tracker] to wobble it a bit.”</p>
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<h1>Voting Closed!</h1>
<p><strong>Winner:</strong> "While My Guitar Gently Weeps" (78.45 percent)<br />
<strong>Loser: </strong>"Bulls on Parade" (21.55 percent)</p>
<p><strong><a href="http://www.guitarworld.com/tags/greatest-guitar-solos-all-time">Head HERE to see all the matchups that have taken place so far!</a></strong></p>
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http://www.guitarworld.com/greatest-guitar-solos-all-time-readers-poll-round-1-bulls-parade-tom-morello-vs-while-my-guitar-gently-weeps-eric-clapton#commentsEric ClaptonGreatest Guitar Solos of All TimePollPollsRage Against the MachineThe BeatlesTom MorelloNewsFeaturesMon, 24 Jun 2013 12:22:34 +0000Guitar World Staffhttp://www.guitarworld.com/article/18627Guitar World's Top 25 Live, Reissued and Archival Albums of 2012http://www.guitarworld.com/guitar-worlds-top-25-live-reissued-and-archival-albums-2012
<!--paging_filter--><p>Welcome to <em>Guitar World's</em> roundup of the top 25 live, reissued and archival albums of 2012.</p>
<p>The common theme of these 25 releases is easy to follow: They all feature classic or well-known songs that have been repackaged and presented anew, but with a twist, whether it be in the form of live versions, alternate versions, demos, simple remasters, etc.</p>
<p>At the risk of sounding like an actor who insists that the latest film he's worked on is his best yet, we have to admit that 2012 was a particularly strong year for live discs. </p>
<p>We got top-notch, exciting offerings from heavyweights like Led Zeppelin, Iron Maiden, AC/DC, Motörhead, Machine Head and Joe Satriani, not to mention archival live releases from The Who, The Jimi Hendrix Experience <em>and</em> the late Gary Moore, who covered 12 classic Hendrix tracks on <em>Blues for Jimi: Live in London</em>.</p>
<p>Music fans also were treated to several kick-ass reissues and remasters in 2012, including outstanding deluxe, 20th-anniversary editions of classic albums by Pantera and Rage Against the Machine, not to mention deluxe offerings from Pink Floyd, Paul McCartney, David Bowie and others.</p>
<p>While you're in a "looking back" mood, be sure to check out two other lists, namely <a href="http://www.guitarworld.com/guitar-worlds-top-50-albums-2012">Guitar World's Top 50 Albums of 2012</a> and <a href="http://www.guitarworld.com/guitar-worlds-top-15-blues-and-roots-rock-albums-2012">Guitar World's Top 15 Blues and Roots Rock Albums of 2012</a>.</p>
<p>Looking ahead, Jimmy Page is hinting at a solo tour in 2013, so get ready for what could be a very interesting list of live albums this time next year!</p>
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http://www.guitarworld.com/guitar-worlds-top-25-live-reissued-and-archival-albums-2012#commentsBuddy GuyDavid BowieKissLed ZeppelinPanteraPorcupine TreeRage Against the MachineSteven WilsonGuitar World ListsNewsFeaturesTue, 11 Dec 2012 16:31:31 +0000Guitar World Staff, Intro by Damian Fanellihttp://www.guitarworld.com/article/17335Tom Morello: "No Plans" for New Rage Against the Machine Musichttp://www.guitarworld.com/tom-morello-no-plans-new-rage-against-machine-music
<!--paging_filter--><p>Rumors and reissues do not a new album make. </p>
<p>Despite all the buzz surrounding the release of <em>XX</em>, the 20th anniversary edition of Rage Against the Machine's eponymous debut, guitarist Tom Morello maintains that there are no current plans for the band — live or otherwise.</p>
<p>"I don't know that there's much direction to go," Morello told <em>Rolling Stone</em>. "There's no plans, no current direction of anything, so I guess the answer is no. It was my great hope that we'd celebrate the 20th anniversary with a five-continent world tour. But short of that, this box set that celebrates the 20-year span of Rage Against the Machine is something that will hopefully be very satisfying for longtime Rage Against the Machine fans as well as turn on new fans to what the band is all about."</p>
<p>Even though fans had accepted that the prospect of a new album was dicey, many were still hopeful the band would plan a more extensive tour, as they've played only select dates since reconvening in 2007. </p>
<p>Asked why it was so hard to get a RATM tour together, Morello said, "We'd have to agree to go on one. Once a year, the band meets and very seriously discusses and turns down awesome offers to tour the world."</p>
<p>Asked if last year's L.A. Rising show might have been the band's latest, Morello only laughed and said, "Every show we've ever played might've been the last."</p>
<p>You can read more <a href="http://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/tom-morello-rage-against-the-machine-may-not-play-again-20121204">here</a>.</p>
http://www.guitarworld.com/tom-morello-no-plans-new-rage-against-machine-music#commentsRage Against the MachineTom MorelloNewsTue, 04 Dec 2012 21:29:11 +0000Josh Harthttp://www.guitarworld.com/article/17311Exclusive: Rage Against the Machine — "Killing In the Name" Demohttp://www.guitarworld.com/exclusive-rage-against-machine-killing-name-demo
<!--paging_filter--><p>Today we bring you the exclusive stream of the demo version of "Killing In the Name" by Rage Against the Machine. </p>
<p>This previously unreleased track is from <em>Rage Against the Machine — XX</em>, Legacy Recordings' new release commemorating the 20th anniversary of the band's self-titled 1992 debut album. </p>
<p><em>Rage Against the Machine — XX</em> will be released November 27 in multiple formats, including a deluxe box set, with new liner notes by RATM fan Chuck D. Features include demo versions of songs (including this one), several outtakes and never-before-scene live footage. For more about the album, visit <a href="http://www.ratm.com/rage20/#">ratm.com</a>. </p>
<p>You also can pre-order the album now — in all its variations — at Amazon.com. Check out the <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Rage-Against-Machine/dp/B009G7ZYUO/">20th Anniversary Edition Deluxe Box Set</a>, the <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Rage-Against-Machine/dp/B009FHRRAA/">20th Anniversary Special Edition</a> and the <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Rage-Against-Machine/dp/B009FHRREG/">20th Anniversary Edition</a>. </p>
<p>Earlier this week, the band posted a video of a 1992 performance of "Take the Power Back" from the Vic Theater. You can <a href="http://www.guitarworld.com/video-rage-against-machine-premiere-take-power-back-live-clip">check it out here</a>.</p>
<p>Keep up with the latest RATM news at the band's <a href="http://www.facebook.com/RATM?fref=ts">official Facebook page.</a></p>
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http://www.guitarworld.com/exclusive-rage-against-machine-killing-name-demo#commentsRage Against the MachineTom MorelloNewsFeaturesFri, 16 Nov 2012 13:47:24 +0000Damian Fanellihttp://www.guitarworld.com/article/17176Video: Rage Against the Machine Premiere "Take the Power Back" Live Cliphttp://www.guitarworld.com/video-rage-against-machine-premiere-take-power-back-live-clip
<!--paging_filter--><p>In less than two weeks, Rage Against the Machine will release a special 20th anniversary box set to commemorate two decades since the release of their self-titled debut album.</p>
<p>In anticipation, the band have premiered a live clip of a 1992 performance of "Take the Power Back" from the Vic Theater. Check it out below!</p>
<p>Packed with demos, outtakes and never-before-scene live footage, the box set, titled <em>XX</em>, is due out on November 27.</p>
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http://www.guitarworld.com/video-rage-against-machine-premiere-take-power-back-live-clip#commentsRage Against the MachineTom MorelloNewsWed, 14 Nov 2012 21:08:04 +0000Josh Harthttp://www.guitarworld.com/article/17170Rage Against the Machine to Release 20th Anniversary Box Sethttp://www.guitarworld.com/rage-against-machine-release-20th-anniversary-box-set
<!--paging_filter--><p>Rage Against the Machine took to <a href="https://www.facebook.com/RATM">Facebook</a> earlier today to announce the release of a special 20th anniversary box set to commemorate two decades since the release of the band's debut self-titled album.</p>
<p>Titled <em>XX</em>, the box set will reportedly feature "never-before seen early concert footage and full 2010 Finsbury Park Victory Concert along with remastered debut album, original demos and treasure trove of videos and music."</p>
<p><em>XX</em> is due out on November 27, and can be pre-ordered now at <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Rage-Against-Machine/dp/B009G7ZYUO/">Amazon</a>.</p>
<p><em>Rage Against the Machine</em> was released on November 10, 1992.</p>
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<!--paging_filter--><p><em>Here's a classic </em>Guitar World<em> column by Tom Morello.</em> </p>
<p>In pursuit of becoming a better, more well-rounded musician, I believe the most essential tool for any guitar player to utilize is live performance. </p>
<p>While that may sound painfully obvious, I have encountered many talented "bedroom shredders" who find it impossible to translate their woodshed chops to the stage environment. </p>
<p>A great many variables come into play when performing live that just cannot be approximated in any other way, be it jamming to CDs in your bedroom or playing in a garage or rehearsal room with your entire band.</p>
<p>For me, playing in front of an audience was crucial to my development as a guitarist. I first began to play live while in a series of cover bands in college, and my abilities as a player increased exponentially. For one, playing live helped me weed through many of the technical as well as creative obstacles that pop up in the live setting. </p>
<p>Something as simple as remembering to secure the guitar cable by bringing it through the guitar strap (down at the strap button on the lower bout) is something I had to learn the hard way. I think we all know the horror of the guitar cable being inadvertently yanked out of the guitar while flying through the air doing back flips, right?</p>
<p>Another painfully obvious idea is to make sure you have fresh -- or at least working -- batteries in all of your pedals. This line of thought can be applied to every supplemental piece of gear: be sure to have extra strings, cables, fuses, power strips, extension cords, etc. You can't expect the club, keg party or Bar Mitzvah where you are performing to have any of these things handy when you find yourself in need.</p>
<p>It's great to be able to effortlessly peel off 64th notes while jamming along to Steve Vai's <em>Flex-Able</em>, but forgetting about these aforementioned small details can mean the difference between creative success and dismal failure in a live venue.</p>
<p>One of the main reasons playing live improved my abilities as a player is the powerful synergy that exists between a band and a live audience. That type of energy and awareness can never be duplicated in a rehearsal room. I'll admit to having had some deeply satisfying playing experiences while jamming alone to Albert King records, but nothing can beat playing live for pure excitement and exhilaration. It is truly a "trial by fire" experience.</p>
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<p>We all remember the very first time we stepped in front of an audience to play. For me, it was while I was in a high school band called the Electric Sheep, which featured Adam Jones, later of Tool. As good as we may have been, our collective playing ability dropped by about 50 percent whenever we played live. This is simply because we were no longer in the safe, comfortable environment of my mom's basement. Suddenly, we were confronted with nerves, broken cables, faulty outlets, broken strings and all sorts of obstacles that hindered our performance.</p>
<p>But the more we played live, the more comfortable and confident we became onstage. I soon began to develop a tight rapport with my guitar. For me, developing a command over the technical idiosyncrasies of live performance led to much more satisfying playing experiences overall.</p>
<p>It was no different when Rage Against the Machine first began playing live. There was a high degree of frayed nerves associated with our first performance, which took place in the highly pressurized environment of a living room in Huntington Beach, California. Our very first song was "Take the Power Back," which begins with a funky bass line.</p>
<p>Because we were all so hopped up about finally playing in front of an audience, bassist Tim C. started the song at three times the normal tempo, and it was a full-scale musical disaster. But a negative experience is part of the learning curve it provides; getting that type of crisis out of the way is essential to the development of a band. Becoming more comfortable in front of an audience allowed us, as a band, to progress. </p>
<p>At that first performance, even though Tim started the song way too fast, as soon as the beat dropped in, the place exploded! Instantly, there was a huge mosh pit in the middle of the living room -- I still don't know how the damage was explained to this poor kid's parents! For our band, that gig was a cathartic experience. That living room explosion was the culmination of all the years of hard work. Personally, I had spent so much time getting my "live" chops together, through a series of often very crummy bands.</p>
<p>With Rage, my journey brought me to music that I really believed in, and music that we, as a band, played great together. With Rage, there was also an instant connection between band and audience, and that connection only fueled our mission to keep writing songs and keep working hard. Soon, wherever we went to play -- be it talent night at Al's Bar in downtown L.A., or opening up for Tool at a major venue -- we maintained a "scorched earth" policy. </p>
<p>Our attitude was, "we're not sure who is going to make it out alive tonight, because we are going to bring some heavy shit!" Though that kind of confidence and intensity level grew from the relationship we had with the audience, it was initially forged by a solid underpinning of confidence in our own abilities. In time, you become resolute in the knowledge that you will give everything to the music and perform on a high level.</p>
<p>Each progressive move to a larger venue is like moving past locks in a dam. It's like the water level rises each time: you have to wait until your nerve and your skill level rises high enough before opening the door to the next level. Soon, we progressed to headlining clubs to headlining sold-out clubs to opening for lce-T's Bodycount to eventually playing in front of hundreds of thousands of people at huge European festivals.</p>
<p>In time, a band's assuredness becomes almost unshakable. Rage could be in the midst of a disastrous show, like playing in the middle of a typhoon in Korea, and I'll look ahead on the set list and see that we are going to end with "Killing in the Name." I know that all of the lights in the hall will come on, 30,000 middle fingers will be raised in the air and the entire audience will look like it's on a trampoline. That's when I say to myself, "Thank goodness!" because I know that everyone will leave with a big, beaming smile.</p>
<p>Playing live on a regular basis will invoke a rising tide of confidence for you, and for your band as a whole. Your "floor" becomes higher: as time goes on, your basic "starting point" becomes much more evolved, and much more together. You know you will be able to deliver the goods on a high level, no matter what. And that level only continues to grow. </p>
<p>When my rig gets rolled out, either for the <em>Tonight Show</em> or for sharing the stage with U2 in front of 150,000 people, I know that everything will be alright because the groundwork has been well-laid.</p>
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http://www.guitarworld.com/radical-shriek-how-live-performance-can-improve-your-playing#commentsAdam JonesRage Against the MachineTom MorelloToolBlogsMon, 16 Apr 2012 16:47:43 +0000Tom Morellohttp://www.guitarworld.com/article/15365Tom Morello on Randy Rhoads: "After Hearing Him for the First Time, He Became My Favorite Guitar Player"http://www.guitarworld.com/tom-morello-randy-rhoads-after-hearing-him-first-time-he-became-my-favorite-guitar-player
<!--paging_filter--><p>A week from today marks the 30th anniversary of the untimely death of guitarist Randy Rhoads, who tragically perished in a plane crash at age 25.</p>
<p>Speaking to MusicRadar.com recently, guitarist Tom Morello reflected on Rhoads' lasting impact. When asked if Rhoads inspired him to pick up the guitar, Morello responded, "I had already started playing, but it was right around the same time. I was big fan of punk rock and the whole Do It Yourself ethic, so for a guitar player to come along and rekindle the spirit and reset the bar for hard rock guitar players was a pretty big deal."</p>
<p>He continued: "See, I was never a big fan of the whole 'party-hard-we're-gonna-rock-harder' world. I liked music. But I could see myself in Randy, how he was a real student of music. The fact that he practiced for hours on end really appealed to me. He was serious, and he wanted only to get better at his craft. When I was practicing eight hours a day, his was the poster I had on my wall."</p>
<p>"Almost immediately after hearing him for the first time, he became my favorite guitar player. I remember buying Diary Of A Madman when it came out, and somebody at the record store was making fun of me because of the album cover. I had to explain to this person that, while I certainly liked Ozzy, I was really a big Randy Rhoads fan – that's why I was buying the record."</p>
<p>You can read the full interview <a href="http://www.musicradar.com/news/guitars/interview-tom-morello-on-the-late-randy-rhoads-533999">here</a>.</p>
<p>The latest issue of <em>Guitar World</em> features the exclusive, untold story of how Randy made the leap from Quiet Riot to Ozzy Osbourne. You can pick up the April issue on newsstands now, or in our <a href="http://secure.nps1.net/guitarworld/index.php?main_page=product_info&amp;cPath=9&amp;products_id=295&amp;utm_source=guitarworld.com&amp;utm_medium=article&amp;utm_campaign">online store</a>.</p>
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http://www.guitarworld.com/tom-morello-randy-rhoads-after-hearing-him-first-time-he-became-my-favorite-guitar-player#commentsAudioslaveOzzy OsbourneRage Against the MachineRandy RhoadsTom MorelloNewsMon, 12 Mar 2012 13:43:57 +0000Josh Harthttp://www.guitarworld.com/article/14951Tom Morello to Rush Limbaugh: "Hey Jackass, Stop Using Our Music"http://www.guitarworld.com/tom-morello-rush-limbaugh-hey-jackass-stop-using-our-music
<!--paging_filter--><p>You'd think after Rush, Peter Gabriel and the Fabulous Thunderbirds all requested Rush Limbaugh to stop using their music during his show, Rush might pick someone a bit more right-wing-friendly to play during his radio show.</p>
<p>Nope. He went with Rage Against the Machine.</p>
<p>As you might expect, Tom Morello and Co. were none too pleased to hear that Rush had used "Sleep Now in the Fire" from <em>The Battle of Los Angeles</em> on his radio show yesterday, prompting the following <a href="https://twitter.com/#!/tmorello/status/177956750375391233">Tweet</a> from Morello: "Hey Jackass, stop using our music on your racist, misogynist, right wing clown show."</p>
<p>While Rush Limbaugh has never exactly been a friend of the liberally minded, this latest backlash -- which also includes more than 50 advertisers pulling spots from his show, and at least two radio markets ceasing to carry it -- comes from remarks he made about Sandra Fluke, a 30-year-old Georgetown student who testified before Congress regarding contraception being provided as part of health care.</p>
<p>While they really don't bear repeating (You can find them in my <a href="http://www.guitarworld.com/rush-file-cease-and-desist-order-against-rush-limbaugh">Rush story from yesterday</a>), Rush's comments have continued to lose him support, even after he issued a public apology.</p>
<p>A piece in <em>Rolling Stone</em> pointed out yesterday that, because the songs are being played on the radio, which means they have been paid for, the bands actually have no grounds to legally stop Limbaugh for using their music.</p>
<p>"Artists who make money from public performance royalties don't have the right, typically, to control who plays their songs," attorney Larry Iser told <em>Rolling Stone</em>. "Once they choose to add their songs to the public performance catalog, they're out there for anyone [with a licensing agreement] to use."</p>
<p>Iser would add: "The Constitution is the Constitution, and thank goodness for it. They do have a legal right to stand up and make as much noise as possible about how appalled they are."</p>
<p>Read more the full story <a href="http://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/can-rush-peter-gabriel-legally-order-limbaugh-to-cease-using-their-songs-20120308">here</a>.</p>
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http://www.guitarworld.com/tom-morello-rush-limbaugh-hey-jackass-stop-using-our-music#commentsRage Against the MachineTom MorelloNewsFri, 09 Mar 2012 15:45:18 +0000Josh Harthttp://www.guitarworld.com/article/14937Video: Bruce Springsteen, Tom Morello Perform "Death to My Hometown" on Fallonhttp://www.guitarworld.com/video-bruce-springsteen-tom-morello-perform-death-my-hometown-fallon
<!--paging_filter--><p>Last Friday night, The Boss himself capped off a week of Springsteen tributes on <eM>Late Night with Jimmy Fallon</em> with an interview and performance in support of his new album, <em>Wrecking Ball</em>.</p>
<p>Joining him for a performance of the new song, "Death to My Hometown," was none other than Rage Against the Machine guitarist Tom Morello. Watch the performance below.</p>
<p><em>Wrecking Ball</em> is out tomorrow, March 6.</p>
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http://www.guitarworld.com/video-bruce-springsteen-tom-morello-perform-death-my-hometown-fallon#commentsBruce SpringsteenRage Against the MachineTom MorelloNewsMon, 05 Mar 2012 18:14:09 +0000Josh Harthttp://www.guitarworld.com/article/14880Video: Tom Morello Answers Fan Questions on Learning Guitar, Rage Against the Machine and Morehttp://www.guitarworld.com/video-tom-morello-answers-fan-questions-learning-guitar-rage-against-machine-and-more
<!--paging_filter--><p>Tom Morello has just posted the latest installment of "The Nightwatchman Speaks," a video series in which he answers fan questions on a variety of topics. </p>
<p>In this edition, Tom gives a great piece of advice on how to balance learning music theory with finding your individual voice, and details how he fell in with the East L.A. rock scene in the early '90s.</p>
<p>Watch the video below for these answers and more, including finding out if he ever gets annoyed by all the Rage Against the Machine questions (Hint: Yes.)</p>
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<!--paging_filter--><p>Bruce Springsteen has started premiering tracks from his new album, <em>Wrecking Ball</em>, one-per-day online. Today's track, which is only available for 24 hours, is "This Depression," which features Rage Against the Machine guitarist Tom Morello. Listen below, courtesy of <a href="http://exclaim.ca">exclaim.ca</a>.</p>
<p>Last week, The Boss released a new music video for the song "We Take Care of Our Own." Watch it <a href="http://www.guitarworld.com/bruce-springsteen-releases-music-video-we-take-care-our-own">here</a>.</p>
<p><em>Wrecking Ball</em> is due out on March 6.</p>
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<!--paging_filter--><p>Tom Morello is one of nearly 80 musicians who took part in <em>Chimes Of Freedom: The Songs Of Bob Dylan Honoring 50 Years of Amnesty International</em>, a new art project from Amnesty International honoring the music of Bob Dylan.</p>
<p>In a new video interview, Rage Against the Machine guitarist Tom Morello talks about the importance of Bob Dylan, as well as the crucial need for organizations like Amnest International. You can watch the interview below, courtesy of <a href="http://www.spin.com/articles/watch-tom-morello-explain-power-bob-dylan-rages-clear-channel-battle?utm_source=newsletter&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=020212"><em>Spin</em></a>.</p>
<p>"Amnesty International is important for many reasons, one of which is that it stands of for freedom of expression around the globe," said Morello. "My freedom of expression has been threatened a number of times here in the U.S. where you think it'd be protected by the First Amendment." </p>
<p>Aerosmith guitarist Joe Perry also contributed to <em>Chimes of Freedom</em>, and earlier this week made an appearance on <em>The Tonight Show with Jay Leno</em> to perform his cover of "Man of Peace." You can watch his performance <a href="http://www.guitarworld.com/video-joe-perry-covers-bob-dylan-tonight-show-jay-leno">here</a>.</p>
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<!--paging_filter--><p>Having been a cultural institution for almost 40 years now, there's no denying <em>Saturday Night Live</em> has been virtually intertwined with our culture since its inception. Not just for its musical guests, but for the edgy atmosphere of a live show where anything could happen, <em>SNL</em> definitely had its share of rock 'n' roll moments. </p>
<p>From great musical performances to timeless sketches, and that hilarious way they would interrupt the last sentence of the opening ... live from New York, it’s the 10 Most Rock 'N’ Roll Moments in <em>Saturday Night Live</em> history!</p>
<p><strong>10. Who knew The Beatles were funny?</strong><br />
<strong>The Scene:</strong> Three Beatles have appeared on <em>Saturday Night Live</em> over the years. George Harrison was the first, performing “Here Comes the Sun” and “Homeward Bound” with <em>SNL</em>-regular Paul Simon in 1976 (He also famously turned down Lorne Michaels’ offer of $3,000 to convince The Beatles to get back together); Ringo Starr appeared as a non-musical guest in 1984 -- and Paul McCartney has made multiple appearances, starting in 1993, when he got to play <em>three</em> songs (Hey, he’s freakin’ Paul McCartney!), including a show-stopping rendition of “Hey Jude.” But the real highlight of that episode was Chris Farley’s hilarious interview with McCartney, which included the line, “Remember when you were with The Beatles?” -- three times!<br />
<strong>Why was it was rock ’n’ roll?</strong> First there’s McCartney’s explanation of the last line of “The End” from <em>Abbey Road</em> -- and then there’s Farley’s “AWESOME,” whispered reaction.<br />
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<strong>09. Frank Zappa hosts <em>Saturday Night Live</em></strong><br />
<strong>The Scene:</strong> Frank Zappa hosted <em>Saturday Night Live</em>. Let that sink in for a moment. Zappa hosted <em>SNL</em> in 1978 for the first and last time. His off-beat sense of humor and insistence on pointing out to the audience that he was reading from cue cards made sure he was never invited back. In fact, at the end of the show, most of the cast members (minus John Belushi, of course) chose to stand some distance away from Zappa.<br />
<strong>Why it was rock ’n’ roll?</strong> Because ZAPPA HOSTED <em>SNL</em>. And because you’ll notice a theme that pissing off Lorne Michaels does wonders for your ranking on this list.<br />
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<strong>08. Rage Against the Machine vs. Steve Forbes</strong><br />
<strong>The scene:</strong> Rage Against the Machine were all set to perform two songs on an episode of <em>SNL</em> but ended up having their set cut short, thanks to the presence of then-presidential candidate and billionaire Steve Forbes. The ever-politically-minded RATM protested the presence of Forbes with two upside-down American flags (considered a disrespectful use of the flag) hung on their amps by producer Brendan O’Brien. Stage hands were ordered to remove the flags as the first song, “Bulls on Parade,” began.<br />
<strong>Why was it was rock ’n’ roll?</strong> Say what you will about the politics of Rage Against the Machine, but pissing off “the man” is a cornerstone of rock ‘n’ roll.<br />
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<strong>07. Cypress Hill light up</strong><br />
<strong>The Scene:</strong> As Cypress Hill took the stage to perform their second song of the night, “I Ain’t Goin’ Out Like That,” all seemed to be going smoothly at first – that is until DJ Muggs lit up a joint on stage (Kids, if you don’t know what a joint is, go ask mommy or daddy. Tell them <em>Guitar World</em> sent you). If that wasn’t bad enough, after the song, the band trashed their instruments and, you guessed it, were banned from performing on the show again.<br />
<strong>Why was it was rock ’n’ roll?</strong> Because a rap group went all Pete Townshend on their instruments.<br />
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<strong>06. Lots of people said “fuck”</strong><br />
<strong>The Scene:</strong> This happened too many times to give the honor to just one band, but sneaking the F-bomb passed the censors is always fun. The Replacements were banned after Paul Westerberg yelled out “fuck” during a performance of “Bastards of Young” in 1985 (Of course, the fact that the band showed up to the concert wasted didn’t hurt). System of a Down (“B.Y.O.B.”), Metallica (“Fuel”) and The Strokes also all snuck one past the FCC, but none of those bands drew the scorn of Lorne Michaels enough to merit banning.<br />
<strong>Why was it was rock ’n’ roll?</strong> Because it’s rock ‘n’ fuckin’ roll, that’s why.<br />
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<strong>05. Sinead O’Connor disses the Pope</strong><br />
<strong>The Scene:</strong> One of the most infamous moments in Saturday Night Live history featured Sinead O’Connor “desecrating” a picture of the Pope on live television. During an a cappella version of Bob Marley's "War," which O’Connor intended as a protest of sexual abuse within the Catholic Church, the singer pulled out a photo of Pope John Paul II and tore it down the middle. To this day, NBC refuses to allow for any usage of the footage from the show. Of course, thanks to YouTube, you can check it out below!<br />
<strong>Why was it was rock ’n’ roll?</strong> Because when it comes to sticking it to “the man,” it doesn’t get much bigger than the Pope.<br />
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<strong>04. Aerosmith enter Wayne’s World</strong><br />
<strong>The Scene:</strong> If you have no familiarity with Wayne’s World, go to the store, buy the movie and watch it real quick. We’ll wait. … Back? Good. This was a particularly eventful episode of the show for Wayne and Garth, as Garth’s cousin Barry, an Aerosmith roadie played by none other than Tom Hanks, has promised the guys that he would be getting the band to appear on the show. Barry makes good on his promise, with “America’s rock band” showing up to answer questions on drugs, booze, Steven Tyler’s lips and … Eastern European socioeconomics? Rock ‘n’ roll!<br />
<strong>Why was it was rock ’n’ roll?</strong> Because WAYNE’S WORLD! WAYNE’S WORLD! PARTY TIME! EXCELLENT!<br />
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<strong>03. Fear destroy everything</strong><br />
<strong>The Scene:</strong> <em>Saturday Night Live</em> decided to invite one of the heaviest, meanest punk bands in all of New York City to perform on their show, and they expected it to go off without a hitch. They had this one coming. Fear were banned from the show after their fans destroyed the set with their slam dancing. Rumor has it Fear also bussed in “dancers” for the show.<br />
<strong>Why was it was rock ’n’ roll?</strong> Because of the general bratty attitude that made punk so much fun, and because it was the only mosh pit in <em>SNL</em> history.<br />
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<strong>02. Christopher Walken has a fever…</strong><br />
<strong>The Scene:</strong> In a fictitious <em>Behind the Music</em> parody, Will Ferrell plays Gene Frenkle, the cowbell player for Blue Oyster Cult, who are all set to record their smash single, “Don’t Fear the Reaper,” with famed producer Bruce Dickinson (played by Christopher Walken). During the sketch, Ferrell’s character gets a little carried away with his cowbell playing, much to the chagrin of his band mates and much to the delight of Dickinson. Nothing we could write could possibly express the hilarity that ensues -- and believe us, we tried -- but fortunately, you can watch the video below and see for yourself.<br />
<strong>Why was it was rock ’n’ roll?</strong> Because we have a fever, and the only prescription is more cowbell.<br />
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<strong>01. Elvis Costello just won’t play by the rules</strong><br />
<strong>The Scene:</strong> When you think controversy, Elvis Costello probably isn’t the first name to pop into your head. Back in ‘77, Costello was scheduled to play <em>Saturday Night Live</em> -- albeit as a last-minute replacement for the Sex Pistols. He had wanted to play “Radio, Radio” on the show but was pressured by his label and the folks at <em>SNL</em> to play a tamer number (i.e. one that wasn’t critical of mass media). Costello and the Attractions took the stage that night as planned, but made it only a few bars into “Less Than Zero” before Costello stopped the song and told the audience, “I’m sorry, ladies and gentlemen, there’s no reason to do this song here,” before leading the band into “Radio, Radio.” If you’ve been paying attention, you know what comes next: Costello was banned for life from the show.
<p>Fast forward to 1999 for the show’s 25th anniversary, and the Beastie Boys take the stage to perform their hit, “Sabotage.” Shortly after starting the song, the hip-hop group are interrupted by who else but Elvis Costello, who once again apologizes to the crowd before launching into “Radio, Radio,” with the Beasties acting as his backing band. Costello is only three people to have their <em>SNL</em> bans lifted.<br />
<strong>Why was it was rock ’n’ roll?</strong> Pissing off Lorne Michaels? Check. Sticking it to "the man"? Check. Doing it in those glasses? Number one!<br />
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